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Dear colleague,
The Arizona Court Interpreters Association kindly invites you to the upcoming Portuguese webinar.
NAVIGATING THE PENAL CODE From Arrest to Parole -- A Practical Session for Portuguese Court Interpreters
Presented by the Arizona Court Interpreters Association
Do you know the difference between liberdade condicional and liberdade supervisionada?
Can you render nolo contendere accurately under pressure?
This session takes you through the entire U.S. criminal justice process — step by step, term by term — with a focus on what you need for certification and the courtroom.
✔ Full criminal case walkthrough, arrest to parole ✔ English–Portuguese terminology in context ✔ False cognates and terms with no direct equivalent ✔ Oral exam strategies and tips.
Presented by Nattalia Paterson, Ph.D. Court Interpreter Portuguese Interpreter.
Abstract:
Navigating the Penal Code: From Arrest to Parole A Practical Guide for Portuguese Court Interpreters
This presentation offers an accessible, terminology-focused overview of the U.S. criminal justice process for Portuguese court interpreters preparing for certification. Participants will follow a criminal case from the moment of arrest through arraignment, pretrial proceedings, plea negotiations, trial, sentencing, and post-conviction relief, including probation and parole. At each stage, key legal terms and procedural concepts will be examined in both English and Brazilian Portuguese, with attention to false cognates, register differences, and terms with no direct equivalent. The session also includes targeted strategies for the oral certification exam, addressing common terminology pitfalls, sight translation challenges, and techniques for maintaining accuracy under pressure. Whether you are a candidate preparing for your first exam or an experienced interpreter seeking a structured review, this session will sharpen your command of criminal justice vocabulary and boost your confidence in the courtroom.
About the presenter:
Dr. Nattalia Paterson is a Portuguese interpreter and translator with a Ph.D. in Linguistics from Northwestern University and a B.A. in Linguistics, Translation and Conference Interpretation from PUC-Rio. She holds medical interpreter certification through CCHI and court certification in over 20 U.S. states. As a contract interpreter for the U.S. Department of State, she is also Professionally Qualified to serve the U.S. federal courts. Nattalia served as NAJIT’s Board Chair for two years and continues to contribute to the profession through the organization's Advocacy, Position Papers, and Forensic Transcription and Translation Committees. She is dedicated to developing the next generation of Portuguese court interpreters, providing specialized training to help candidates prepare for state certification examinations.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Identify and accurately interpret key terminology at each stage of the U.S. criminal justice process, from arrest through parole.
2. Recognize false cognates, register distinctions, and terms with no direct equivalents commonly encountered in criminal proceedings.
3. Apply procedural context to make informed, accurate interpreting decisions under exam and courtroom conditions.
4. Demonstrate familiarity with the format, expectations, and common pitfalls of the oral certification exam for court interpreters.
5. Use strategies for maintaining accuracy and composure when encountering unfamiliar terminology in high-stakes settings.
Webinar Price:
$50 for ACIA Members
$75 for non-ACIA Members
[Zoom Platform]
We hope to see you online!
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